Moneychangers Collection

A Jewish Money-Changer, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
A Jewish Money-Changer, 1700-1737

Sketch for the Saint-Eustache church... 1827. Creator: Pierre III Poisson
Sketch for the Saint-Eustache church (1st arrondissement of Paris): Jesus expelling the merchants and the money changers from the Temple, 1827. (Relocated to the Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles church)

Christ Expelling the Money Changers, c. 1519. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Christ Expelling the Money Changers, c. 1519

Make not my Fathers house an house of merchandise, mid 19th century. Biblical scene, from John 2: 16: And said unto them that sold doves

Expulsion of the moneylenders, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Expulsion of the moneylenders, 1922. Jesus expelling the merchants and the money-changers from the Temple: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches (engraving)
7186138 A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newspaper boys, 1898
7262782 Newspaper boys, 1898 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving)
LRI4676481 The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 4th arrondissement)

100 Ruble Banknote (paper)
1729108 100 Ruble Banknote (paper) by Russian School (20th century)

Russian Banknote of 100 Rubles, 1910 (litho)
1728996 Russian Banknote of 100 Rubles, 1910 (litho) by Russian School (20th century); (add.info.: Silver currency Russia Banknote of 100 rubles 1910)

THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving)
7262194 THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Bromley Museum, Orpington

The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco)
7260212 The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); 247x597 cm; Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Coin depicting Napoleon I
1720209 Coin depicting Napoleon I by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Piece de monnaie Napoleon empereur des francais)

Vanity (engraving)
7201595 Vanity (engraving) by Gheyn, Jacob II de (1565-1625) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanity. Illustration from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte von Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart)

A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century 1791 (engraving)
7234862 A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century.. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evil (litho)
7150296 Evil (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evil. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Monks led by German Dominican friar Johann Tetzel selling indulgences to the people of Saxony to release them
7148067 Monks led by German Dominican friar Johann Tetzel selling indulgences to the people of Saxony to release them from punishment for their sins, early 16th Century (engraving) by Haberlin

London Types: the Cabman (litho)
7201836 London Types: the Cabman (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Types: the Cabman)

Woman in veil with balance scales, watched by a bearded man, Sco, 1803 (engraving)
7233076 Woman in veil with balance scales, watched by a bearded man, Sco, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in veil with balance scales)

17th century English man smiling as he hears coins chinking. 1803 (engraving)
7233054 17th century English man smiling as he hears coins chinking. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exploitation (litho)
7150302 Exploitation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploitation. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Taking tickets (chromolitho)
7184874 Taking tickets (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking tickets)

English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233593 English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Crooked sixpence, c. 1935 (gouache on paper)
7231126 Crooked sixpence, c.1935 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Couple travelling by train on their honeymoon (colour litho)
7147416 Couple travelling by train on their honeymoon (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple travelling by train on their honeymoon)

M is for miser (colour litho)
7149213 M is for miser (colour litho) by Dalziel Brothers (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: M is for miser)

English coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor to that of King Richard II (engraving)
7147360 English coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor to that of King Richard II (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho)
7150996 Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

A Long Bill, a man reading (chromolitho)
7148178 A Long Bill, a man reading (chromolitho) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Long Bill, a man reading)

Doctor Johnson and the sleeping waifs (chromolitho)
7157147 Doctor Johnson and the sleeping waifs (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor Johnson and the sleeping waifs)

Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving)
7154157 Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker)

Advertisement for mortgages from the Abbey National building society (litho)
7157418 Advertisement for mortgages from the Abbey National building society (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bookmark commemorating Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom, Coventry, Warwickshire (silk)
7153911 Bookmark commemorating Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom, Coventry, Warwickshire (silk) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coin adhering by pressure of air (engraving)
7163190 Coin adhering by pressure of air (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coin adhering by pressure of air)

In the Olden Days (colour litho)
7181659 In the Olden Days (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Olden Days)

Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173041 Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School

The Rival Cupids: a Political Valentine, satire on the 1874 British general election (engraving)
7172973 The Rival Cupids: a Political Valentine, satire on the 1874 British general election (engraving) by English School

True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman (colour litho)
7181972 True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman)

A Filipino cock-fight (litho)
7171146 A Filipino cock-fight (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Filipino cock-fight)

Monnaie de Cypre, agrandie (engraving)
7179852 Monnaie de Cypre, agrandie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monnaie de Cypre, agrandie)

Rolling in Wealth (engraving)
7178024 Rolling in Wealth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolling in Wealth)

The Juggler (engraving)
7167057 The Juggler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Juggler. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

"Did some man find hid shekels in a field"(engraving)
7192947 " Did some man find hid shekels in a field" (engraving) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silver shekels (engraving)
7192882 Silver shekels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver shekels. Illustration for The Land of the Bible)

"Open an account with Her Majesty!"(engraving)
7188232 " Open an account with Her Majesty!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Open an account with Her Majesty)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sou; Half-penny (engraving)
7197603 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sou; Half-penny (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sou; Half-penny)

Unequal lovers (woodcut)
7201602 Unequal lovers (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unequal lovers: wealth compensating for appearance)

Caricature depicting greed (engraving)
7201459 Caricature depicting greed (engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature depicting greed)

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"Moneychangers: A Historical Reflection on the Pursuit of Wealth" In the mid-19th century, a poignant quote echoed through time - "Make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. " These words served as a reminder that materialism should not overshadow spiritual values. The engraving titled "Expulsion of the moneylenders" by Henry Traut in 1922 captured this sentiment vividly. Amidst the allure of riches, there were those who chose to prioritize love for beauty over wealth. An engraving depicting "A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches" showcased their noble decision, emphasizing that true happiness lies beyond monetary gains. However, history also witnessed how economic struggles affected societies. During the South Wales miners strike in 1873, coal rationing led to dire consequences depicted in satirical engravings like "The Coal Famine; or, It's an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody Good. " Such images highlighted both the hardships faced and how some individuals exploited these circumstances for personal gain. Tragedies unfolded across continents as well. In Bengal, India famine struck hard and left its mark on society. Engraved scenes such as "Keeping off the Wolf" illustrated the desperate fight against hunger and poverty during this challenging period. The pursuit of wealth sometimes took a darker turn too. The chilling events portrayed in "The terrible dramas: killing of the cashier of Bank Montreux to rob the safe, " revealed how greed could drive individuals towards heinous acts with devastating consequences. Yet amidst these narratives emerged glimpses into everyday life where commerce played its role. From newspaper boys tirelessly distributing information in 1898 to bustling trading scenes like Rue Quincampoix bankruptcy caused by Law), these engravings painted a picture of vibrant economies driven by financial transactions. Currency itself became symbolic throughout history - from Russian banknotes displaying power dynamics like THE THREE STEPS TO THE NEW IMPERIAL DIADEM.